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I have this pressure and weird feeling in my neck and head, it's hard to explain. i don't have pain, could this be anxiety or something more serious?

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Dr. Michael Blumenfield answered

Two things to do: First have a physical checkup with a routine blood test . Then you should consider speaking with a psychiatrist to determine if therapy, medication or both might be helpful

Dr Finkelstein agreed

Answered 9/12/2014

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A member asked:

I have this pressure and weird feeling in my neck and head, it's hard to explain. i don't have pain, could this be anxiety or something more serious?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Michael Blumenfield answered

Dr Finkelstein agreed

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